Developing Healthcare Skills Through Simulation

Practice educators and mentors are now expected to have the skills and techniques needed to implement a ′learning skills through simulation′ program into established curricula, yet using simulation to teach - while of huge importance - requires careful and time-consuming planning. This valuable resource takes away some of that burden by providing clear, ready-made activities and guidance from leading practitioners in a range of fields, which healthcare and practice educators and mentors can use to enhance their teaching of all the essential and commonly-taught clinical and management skills and knowledge.

Dedicated chapters, which all follow a defined step-by-step format, provide simulation scenarios, alongside facilitator guidance, which will help develop confidence in the teaching of key skills such as:

Drug administrationConflict managementInfection controlBreaking bad newsCatheter and bowel care

These scenarios and accompanying guidance can be used as a framework for teaching, promoting a greater understanding of the skill being taught, and providing a risk-free opportunity for the student to practice their clinical and managerial skills and judgment.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1446201252
• ISBN13: 9781446201251
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.6" x 9.4"